By adriana - November 19, Updated: March 1, Tour Champagne cellars, dine at great restaurants and of course enjoy Champagne tastings! Since we had our first child, eight years ago, we have not had a weekend away, alone. When the opportunity arose, in September, there was no question on the destination — the Champagne Wine Region in France, part of the region of Grand Est. Our adventure started at the hotel and champagne house, Doyard , in the little village of Vertus, roughly a three-hour drive from Brussels.
This little hotel fulfilled my wishes at a very reasonable price. Stay at the elegant Maison Doyard in Vertus, France. The hotel is clean, with spacious rooms. The included breakfast is delicious, fresh and local, and, upon arrival, guests receive complimentary champagne from the Doyard Champagne House. The towels are large, thick and fluffy and they even include two fluffy, oversized bathrobes.
The village of Vertus is small and quaint, with a champagne house at every corner, surrounded by vineyards, far and wide. Vertus is small and quaint, with a champagne house at every corner. Vertus has only one restaurant, La Comedia , but what a treat it is. The menu is not too extensive.
However, what they serve is fresh, local and delicious. Hot and cold starters, mouthwatering main courses, delicious desserts, and of course lots of champagne. We chose September because we were hoping to see the wine harvest.
By chance, we got there, just as the harvest started. The tradition of manual picking remains in Champagne and the requirement for whole, undamaged grapes is the same today as it was in the 18th Century. On our second day, I woke up early in the morning to take photos and maybe even find some people in the process of picking grapes. The vineyards stretch far and wide. The weather was great; the air was crisp and fresh, and it was the perfect temperature. We drove up in the hills, and I saw a lot of people working.
